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VOLKSSPORT CLUB AT WEST POINT 5K, 10K TRAILS IN NYACK, N.Y.Join the Volkssport Club at West Point for a 5K and 10K walk through the historic town of Nyack, N.Y. Saturday. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Visitors’ Information Desk at Nyack Hospital. For details, call Peggy Goetz at 845-268-2215.

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Learning from the chaosMembers of 1st Platoon, Company A, conduct a raid on a village where they were to either capture or kill a high-value target during Cadet Leader Development Training June 11. In the ensuing chaos, a civilian was killed and the unit suffered two wounded and seven killed during the “exercise” results. This was an offensive scenario with Class of 2014 Cadet Kwame Addo as platoon leader and Class of 2014 Cadet Garrett Kennedy as platoon sergeant. See pages 8-9 for story and photos. miKe StrASSer/Pv

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NASA selects next generation of space explorersNASA Press Release

After an extensive year-and-a-half search, NASA has a new group of potential astronauts who will help the agency push the boundaries of exploration and travel to new destinations in the solar system, including an asteroid and Mars. Eight candidates have been selected to be NASA’s newest astronaut trainees, hoping to be among those who are the first to launch from U.S. soil on commercial American spacecraft since the retirement of the space shuttle.

The 2013 astronaut candidate class comes from the second largest number of applications NASA has received—more than 6,000.

Half of the selectees are women, making this the highest percentage of female astronaut candidates ever selected for a class.

The group will receive a wide array of technical training at space centers and remote locations around the globe to prepare for missions to low-Earth orbit, an asteroid and Mars.

“These new space explorers asked to join NASA because they know we're doing big, bold things here—developing missions to go farther into space than ever before,” NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said. “They’re excited about the science we’re doing on the International Space Station and our plan to launch from U.S. soil to there on a spacecraft built by American companies. And they’re ready to help lead the first human mission to an asteroid and then on to Mars.”

The astronaut candidates are: • Josh A. Cassada, Ph.D., 39, is originally

from White Bear Lake, Minn. Cassada is a former naval aviator who holds an undergraduate degree from Albion College, and advanced degrees from the University of Rochester, N.Y.

Cassada is a physicist by training and currently is serving as co-founder and chief technology officer for Quantum Opus.

• Victor J. Glover, 37, Lt. Cmdr. U.S. Navy, hails from Pomona, Calif., and Prosper, Texas. He is an F/A-18 pilot and graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, Edwards, Calif.

Glover holds degrees from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Calif.; Air University and the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif.

He currently is serving as a Navy Legislative Fellow in the U.S. Congress.

• Tyler N. (Nick) Hague, 37, Lt. Col., U.S. Air Force, calls Hoxie, Kan., home. He is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass., and the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, Edwards, Calif.

Hague currently is support ing the Department of Defense as deputy chief of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization.

• Christina M. Hammock, 34, calls Jacksonville, N.C., home. Hammock holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C.

She currently is serving as National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Station chief in American Samoa.

• Nicole Aunapu Mann, 35, Maj., U.S. Marine Corps, originally is from Penngrove, Calif.

She is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Stanford University and the U.S. Naval Test

Pilot School, Patuxent River, Md. Mann is an F/A 18 pilot, currently serving

as an Integrated Product Team Lead at the U.S. Naval Air Station, Patuxent River.

• Anne C. McClain, 34, Maj., U.S. Army, lists her hometown as Spokane, Wash. She is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point; the University of Bath and the University of Bristol, both in the United Kingdom.

McClain is an OH-58 helicopter pilot, and a recent graduate of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School at Naval Air Station, Patuxent River.

• Jessica U. Meir, Ph.D., 35, is from Caribou, Maine. She is a graduate of Brown University, has an advanced degree from the International Space University and earned her doctorate from Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Meir currently is an assistant professor of anesthesia at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

• Andrew R. Morgan, M.D., 37, Maj., U.S. Army, considers New Castle, Pa., home. Morgan

is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and earned a doctorate of medicine from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Md.

He has experience as an emergency physician and flight surgeon for the Army special operations community, and currently is completing a sports medicine fellowship.

The new astronaut candidates will begin training at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston in August.

“This year we have selected eight highly qualified individuals who have demonstrated impressive strengths academically, operationally and physically,” Janet Kavandi, director of Flight Crew Operations at Johnson, said. “They have diverse backgrounds and skill sets that will contribute greatly to the existing astronaut corps. Based on their incredible experiences to date, I have every confidence that they will apply their combined expertise and talents to achieve great things for NASA and this country in the pursuit of human exploration.”

In celebration of NASCAR: An American Salute, Sgt. John Shoemaker, U.S. Army Garrison-West Point Mi l i tary Pol ice Company, took the wheel as honorary pace car driver during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pocono 400 race at Pocono Raceway June 9. Shoemaker was joined by fellow Soldiers as part of the Troops to the Track program in partnership with the Armed Forces Foundation. Photo Provided by NASCAr viA Getty imAGeS

N A S C A R : An American S a l u t e t o Soldiers at Pocono 400

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Kane earns IMCOM’s “Best Warrior” title

IMCOM Soldier of the Year Spc. Jesse Kane of U.S. Army Garrison–West Point negotiates the obstacle course at Camp Bullis during the inaugural Joint Base San Antonio Best Warrior Competition May 11-17. U.S. Army imCom Photo by NeAl SNyder

By Nils AndersonU.S. Army Garrison–West Point PAO

A U.S. Army Garrison–West Point Military Policeman was named the Installation Management Command’s “Best Warrior Competition Soldier of the Year” at a ceremony in San Antonio May 17. Spc. Jesse Kane earned his title after competing in the “Joint Base San Antonio Best Warrior Challenge.”

Thirty-six Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from IMCOM, ARSOUTH, ARNORTH and SERMAC participated at Camp Bullis for the inaugural Joint Base San Antonio Best Warrior Competition.

Kane, from Hershey, Pa., reached the IMCOM competition after winning the Atlantic Region Best Warrior Competition and the West Point Best Warrior Competition.

The four-day competition involved the top 36 Soldiers from across IMCOM who competed in physical fitness events, combatives, knowledge of military topics, weapons assembly (M9, M4 and M249), weapons qualification, day and night land navigation and other critical warrior tasks and battle drills.

Kane, who served a tour in Iraq, said the competition was tough and he felt that he was able to build confidence and focus during the competition. He also made several friends, some of which assisted one another in preparation for each event.

“The IMCOM Soldiers collaborated and supported each other and made an instant bond during the competition,” Kane said. “Most will be lifetime colleagues.”

Kane entered the U.S. Army in August 2008 and chose the Military Police Corps because he always wanted to be a policeman and serve his country. His immediate goal is to pursue a bachelor’s degree, start a family and, ultimately, become an Army officer.

First Sgt. Michael D. Salazar, the U.S. Army Garrison–West Point Military Police Company first sergeant, indicated that he was extremely proud of Kane’s performance.

“I am thrilled that Spc. Kane represented IMCOM and the Military Police so well, it shows the quality of the Soldiers in the Army today and how professional and well prepared they are to serve our country,” Salazar said. “Spc. Kane worked very hard preparing for this board and the results showed his dedication.”

Kane said that he received great support and mentoring from his team leader, Sgt. Quy Nguyen, and Spc. Keith Agbay, both West Point Military Policemen.

“It has been an honor and privilege to have represented West Point as 2013 IMCOM Best Warrior Competition Soldier of the Year,” Kane said.

Kane will represent the command in the Army-wide Best Warrior Competition this fall at Fort Lee, Va.

A ceremony in Kane’s honor is scheduled from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 27 at the West Point Club. The guest speaker will be Command Sgt. Maj. John N. McNeiney, the Military Police Corps regimental command sergeant major.

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Celebrating F l a g D a y with 5K raceOn a partly sunny day, nearly 130 community members participated in the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation annual Flag Day 5K race June 14 at the FMWR Fitness Center. Kevin Musick came in first in the men’s race with a time of 19 minutes, 46 seconds, Martin Tice took second with a time of 20:33 and Mike Irwin came in third with a time of 21:22. In the women’s race, Danielle McDermett came in first with a time of 22 minutes, 23 seconds, Marian Nance placed second with a time of 23:25 and Lois Wozniak placed third with a time of 23:17. KAthy eAStwood/Pv

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Story and photos by Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

West Point celebrated the 238th birthday of the Army at the West Point Club June 14. The ceremony was both inspiring and solemn.

“We speak of the Long Gray Line, the line of human beings that stretches throughout our history, and in that stretching, what is that history of the Army?” Col. Charles Stafford, U.S. Military Academy Chief of Staff, said. “It is the passing of the lessons learned, the honor and traditions of service. At West Point, that was passed on by the summer detail receiving the class of 1802, and will be further passed on July 1, which will pass it on to the next group.”

Stafford spoke about the sacrifices asked of the Army to make, including the current challenges facing the military and the Army’s ability to make them is what defines the collective Army values and commitment.

“Our current challenges, with the imposition of furlough on our civilian employees, with the upcoming selective retirement boards for commissioned officers and follow on with reduction in force that we are going to face from the noncommissioned officer ranks throughout the officer ranks is going to test our mettle for all of us,” Stafford said.

Stafford has no doubt the Army will get through this financial struggle because the Army is resilient and, by relying on each other when times are tough, it will get things done.

Director of the West Point Museum David Reel spoke about the history of West Point and that many artifacts from all American wars are on display at the museum and can be seen just by walking through West Point.

“Freedom is certainly not free,” Reel said. “Today’s Soldiers, all volunteers, represent much that is right and good about our

Community celebrates Army’s 238th birthday in stylenation, and, like their predecessors in 1775, today’s Soldiers are engaged in helping to keep America safe and defending the ideals and freedoms we all hold dear. America’s Army, Soldiers, Army Civilians and family epitomize what is best about America. Willingness to sacrifice to build a better future for others and to preserve our way of life exemplifies Army values.”

Reel said the history department has a saying that people we

Class of 2016 Cadet Dylan Maher pins a Civil War streamer in a streamer ceremony where Soldiers and civilians symbolically placed 181 campaign streamers on to the Army colors, representing 238 years of service in the cause of freedom for the Army birthday June 14 at the West Point Club. The table in front is the Fallen Comrade Table representing warriors who gave their lives for freedom.

taught made much of the history we teach, and that all of West Point are teachers. Reel asked the community members to walk through West Point and virtually see history.

“West Point and the Hudson River Valley for many of us is considered the wellspring of the U.S. Army, not far from a place where the Continental Army encamped here under the watchful eye of Gen. George Washington.”

The ceremony included a streamer ceremony to recall the history of the Army by the symbolic placement of 181 campaign streamers onto the Army colors representing 238 years of service in the cause of freedom. Members of the U.S. Army Garrison–West Point, Soldiers, families, civilians and a cadet all participated in placing the streamers.

After the placement of the streamers, the Army birthday cake was brought out. As per tradition, three people cut the cake, the youngest Soldier, Pvt. Tia Foster from MEDDAC; the youngest officer, 2nd Lt. Brandon Long; and USMA Chief of Staff, Stafford.

Aubrey Walker holds an American flag for the pre-k i n d e r g a r t e n g r a d u a t i o n a t t h e L e e C h i l d D e v e l o p m e n t Center June 12. The children sang patriotic songs a n d p a r e n t s w e r e t r e a t e d t o f i l m s l i d e s of the children throughout the year. Al though 12 are pictured, 1 5 c h i l d r e n graduated June 12 and another 15 graduated June 13. KAthy eAStwood/PvA Pre-K Salute

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OUTSIDE THE GATES

SPORTS

FEATURED EVENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTSJames I. O’Neill High School Class of 2013 Senior Bash

James I. O’Neill High School seniors can sign up now for the Class of 2013 Senior Bash.

The bash is a celebration immediately following the graduation ceremony Thursday.

The event includes a Hudson River cruise, food, games, raffles and a Grand Prize drawing.

Registration forms are available in the JIO main office and on the JIO website/graduation 2013 link.

For details, contact Jennifer Walton at 845-859-5005 or waltonjs@me.com.

Volunteers neededThere are volunteers needed from the West Point community

in support of R-Day Week July 1-3.Volunteers will assist with issuing new cadets clothing items

on R-Day as well as R-1 and R-2 days. On July 1, the first shift starts at 6 a.m., while July 2-3, the first

shift starts at 7:45 a.m. All days will go until issue is complete. Youth volunteers ages 16 and older are welcome with a signed

parental permission form. S i g n u p a t w w w . S i g n U p G e n i u s . c o m /

go/8050448ADAC2EAA8-rday.For details, contact Christina Overstreet, Employment

Readiness program manager, at 938-5658.

USMA Change of Command set for July 17Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen will assume command as the 59th

Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy from Lt. Gen. David H. Huntoon, Jr. in a ceremony July 17 at Trophy Point.

Entrepreneurship SeminarDo you have an idea for a business, but are unsure how

R-Day Rehearsal volunteer sign-upsIf you would like to be one of the 300 people to play a

role in the R-Day Rehearsal from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 28, this is your chance to get involved.

Volunteer to be a “cadet candidate” no later than Tuesday by visiting www.usma.edu, scrolling down to the bottom/center of the page and clicking on the R-Day Volunteer sign-up box.

Volunteers should be at Eisenhower Hall no later than 9:30 a.m. June 28. Primary parking is at North Dock. Participants should dress in comfortable seasonal attire, bring a water bottle and one piece of luggage or a duffel bag.

For details, call Catherine Weidenhof at 938-8686.

Protestant Women of the Chapel summer eventsStarting Wednesday, the Protestant Women of the Chapel

will host events on Wednesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 8. Wednesdays are a time for fellowship and play time for the children as PWOC offers “Meet Us at the Park” from 10-11:30 a.m. The upcoming park events are:

• Wednesday, Five Star Inn (Merritt Road);• July 10, New Brick (Winans Road and East Moore

Road);• July 17, Chapel Annex (Biddle Loop).Thursdays include fe l lowship and a cup of

c o f f e e d u r i n g t h e P W O C ’s “ S u m m e r C o f f e e House” at the Post Chapel Basement at 7 p.m.

There are six coffee dates to include June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug. 1 and Aug. 8. There is no child care available for the coffee house events.

For details, contact wp.pwoc@gmail.com or visit the PWOC West Point Facebook page.

EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS

Transition Assistance Program workshopsTransition Assistance Program workshops are five-day events

designed to assist separating or retiring service members and their families in preparing for a smooth transition to civilian life.

The workshops provide information on entitlements and services available, including the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans’ Benefits Briefing.

The N.Y. Department of Labor also conducts an extensive Job Assistance Workshop.

Service members who are retiring can begin the ACAP process 24 months prior to release from active duty, and those separating can begin 18 months prior.

For ACAP eligibility information, visit www.acap.army.mil/eligibility.aspx.htm.

Upcoming dates for the TAP workshops are:• *Monday-June 28 (Waiting list); • *July 8-12;• *July 22-26;• Aug 5-9.(Note: *Executive/Retirement TAP Workshops include a

full-day of retirement-specific presentations.)Registration is required. Contact the ACAP Office at 938-

0634.

Free computer training at Jefferson HallThe IETD Computer Training Program, in its fourth year, is

offering free basic computer courses on Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, Outlook 2007, SharePoint 2010, Windows 7, “How to Use an iPad” and “Basic Computer Skills.”

Also offered is short “How To” courses on specific features such as “Managing Calendars” and “Scheduling Events and

to begin? If you’re considering starting a small business, the West Point ACAP Office will host a two-day Self-Employment Intensive Training Workshop called “Boots to Business” from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. July 17-18 at the Education Center.

This workshop is offered in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For details, contact the West Point ACAP Office at 938-0634 for eligibility information and to register.

2nd Infantry Division reunionThe 2nd (Indianhead) Infantry Division Association is

searching for anyone who has ever served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time for its upcoming reunion.

For details about the association and its annual reunion in Columbus, Ga., from Sept. 17-21, contact Bob Haynes, secretary-treasurer, at 2idahq@comcast.net or 224-225-1202.

EEO Office Volunteer SolicitationThe Equal Employment Opportunity Office is looking for

individuals who are interested in making a positive impact for everyone in the workforce.

EEO currently has vacancies in three separate volunteer programs and is looking for people who would like to participate, as well as developing additional skills for their own career progression.

EEO Informal Complaint Counselors assist the EEO Office in developing the facts surrounding potential workplace conflicts; EEO Mediation Specialists assist the EEO Office in resolving workplace conflicts; and EEO Special Emphasis Committee Members assist the EEO Office in identifying barriers that hinder certain demographic groups from participating fully within the workforce and developing and implementing programs to eliminate the barriers.

All EEO volunteer positions are open to current Army employees at West Point.

For details, contact Stephen Jenkins at 938-3052.

West Point Women’s Basketball CampThe Army women’s basketball coaching staff will be offering

a youth basketball camp from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 15-18 at Christl Arena.

The West Point Women’s Basketball Camp welcomes female players between the ages of 8-14 with a variety of skill levels.

There is also an elite camp for high school players from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday.

Visit www.goarmysports.com for more details and brochures on the women’s basketball camp and other camps offered by other Army sports teams.

West Point Community Diving ClubThe West Point Community Diving Club is offering learn-

to-dive lessons at Crandall Pool in the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center.

All ages and experience levels are welcome. The ability to swim is a prerequisite.

Lessons are offered 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-noon Saturday.

There are also noon-1 p.m. and 1-2 p.m. Saturday lessons when available.

For details, contact diving coach Ron Kontura at ron.kontura@usma.edu or 938-4207.

Independence Day at the New Windsor Cantonment and Knox’s Headquarters

The New Windsor Cantonment and Knox’s Headquarters present a day of Revolutionary War activities July 4.

At New Windsor Cantonment, see a military drill and cannon firing at 2 p.m., followed by a children’s wooden musket drill. The Cantonment is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

At 3 p.m., visitors are invited to help read the Declaration of Independence, the revolutionary document that started it all. Following the reading, the 7th Massachusetts Regiment will fire a “feu-de-joie,” a ceremonial firing of muskets in honor of independence.

At Knox’s Headquarters, tour the 1754 Ellison House, the military command post for three generals. See a small cannon fired at 1 and 4 p.m. Tours of the Ellison House are scheduled at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission is free.

For details, call New Windsor Cantonment at 845-561-1765, ext. 22. New Windsor Cantonment is co-located with the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor on Route 300 (374 Temple Hill Road) in the Town of New Windsor. Knox’s Headquarters is located, a mile from the New Windsor Cantonment, at the intersection of Route 94 and Forge Hill Road in Vails Gate.

In addition to the special programs and activities, the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor and the New Windsor Cantonment Visitor Center are open.

Meetings” in Outlook 2007. The courses are open to anyone working at or affiliated with

the U.S. Military Academy such as cadets, staff and faculty, USMA spouses, participants of the Wounded Warrior program and USMA volunteers.

The class schedule is available on the USMA Portal SharePoint Calendar.

Contact Thomas A. Gorman for details at 845-938-1186 or Thomas.Gorman@usma.edu.

Army Education CenterJohn Jay College Master of Public Administration Program

at West Point is now accepting new students for the summer and fall sessions.

For details, contact Jennifer Heiney, onsite administrator, at 446-5959 or email jjcwestpoint@yahoo.com.

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JUST ANNOUNCED

FOR THE FAMILIES

FOR THE ADULTS

Morgan Farm Summer Riding CampsThe Morgan Farm Summer Riding Camps offer either

English or Western style riding for beginners and one class for intermediate riders.

The camps are scheduled June 28-Aug. 23 for a total of seven weeks. Morgan Farm offers three-day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday-Friday; or fi ve-day riding camps, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday.

There is a minimal fee for these camps. For details, call 938-3926.

Summer hours for West Point Arts and Crafts ShopThe West Point Arts and Crafts Shop will have adjusted hours

for the summer through Sept. 2. Summer hours will be: • Monday—by appointment;• Tuesday—9 a.m.-5 p.m.; • Wednesday—9 a.m.-5 p.m.; • Thursday—9 a.m.-5 p.m.; • Friday—by appointment; • Saturday and Sunday—closed. The Arts and Crafts Shop will still be available for group

events and birthday parties in the evenings and Saturdays. Call to schedule at least two weeks in advance.

The shop will be taking its show on the road every Friday in July.

For a schedule of classes and locations, visit westpointmwr.com/art. For details, call 938-4812.

Arts and Crafts Shop hot summer savings The Arts and Crafts Shop is offering savings during June

where you can order one custom framing job and get one 15 percent off (equal or lesser value, same visit.)

During July, celebrate America by bringing in any photo, poster or print with an American fl ag in it and receive 15 percent off your entire order.

In August, all crescent and artique matboards are 15 percent off.

The shop offers a full-service professional frame shop for all of your custom framing needs. There are hundreds of frames to choose from to fi t your style and budget.

For details, call 938-4812.

WEST POINT FMWR CALENDAR www.westpointmwr.com

Arts and Crafts Shop June classesThe West Point Arts and Crafts Shop has several classes

FOR THE YOUTHS

West Point Post Library Summer Reading ProgramThe summer reading program at the West Point Post Library

will run from July 1-Aug. 3.Registration runs from Monday-June 26. The program is open to all West Point community children

ages 3-12. To register, stop by the library at Bldg. 622 or call 938-2974.

Wee Ones Open Play Group summer hoursThe Wee Ones Open Play Group is scheduled for 10:30-11:30

a.m. every Monday during the summer. Wee Ones is open to parents with children birth-4 years old

and meets at the Lee Area CDC at Buckner Loop.For details, call Shelley Ariosto, Family Advocacy Program

manager, at 938-3369.

Teen Summer Boat RideAll teens entering ninth grade at O’Neill High School this

Cruise on the Hudson River and dinner at the ClubJoin the West Point Club from 6-11 p.m. June 28 for a relaxing

scenic ride on the Hudson River from 6-8 p.m. with a cocktail hour included.

After the boat ride, enjoy dinner at the West Point Club from 8-11 p.m.

The boat sets sail at 6 p.m. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Harbor Master. Board the boat by 5:45 p.m. Reservations are required. There is a minimal fee for this event.

For details, call 938-5120.

Is your car ready for the warm weather?Stop by the West Point Auto Shop to schedule an appointment

for coolant fl ushes, A/C charging or repair, alignments, brakes and oil changes.

The auto shop can service all of your automotive needs. For details, call 938-2074 or stop by the West Point Auto

Shop, which is located behind the Post Offi ce.

Choose Your Own Kennel SpecialOwners can choose a stay of four consecutive nights and pay

for only three with Morgan Farm in June or July. Mention the “pick your dates discount” at the time of

reservation and receive the one night off discount. Already have a reservation? Call us and we will apply the

discount. For details, call 938-3926.

ONGOING

through the month of June.A sewing class with Jana or Maggie is scheduled from 3-5

p.m. Tuesday. The class will cover the basic tools and techniques of sewing

and introduce you to the workings of a sewing machine. Bring your own project to work on and the shop’s instructor

will help you with it or work on our projects. Redo your unused, favorite T-shirts, work on pillow cases,

skirt or a tote bag. Sign-up with arts and crafts today.There is a ceramic painting class from 1-2 p.m. Thursday. Choose from a great selection of beach plates, mugs, ice

cream cups, margarita glasses and chip and dip bowls. There is a minimal payment for the classes. Registration and

payment are required for all classes. For details, call 938-4812.

BOSS ‘80s CruiseCruise back to the ‘80s with Better Opportunities for Single

Soldiers from 6-9 p.m. Friday. The cruise boat boards at South Dock at 5:30 p.m.

There will be ‘80s jams, raffl es, a Madonna and Billy Idol look-alike contest and refreshments.

For details, call 938-6497.

2013 Army Arts and Crafts contestWhether you are a novice or an accomplished artist, there is

a category for everyone: ceramics, digital art, drawings, fi bers/textiles, glass, metals/jewelry, mixed media, paintings and wood.

Submission dates for the 2013 Army Arts and Crafts contest runs through June 30.

Enter online at https://apps/imcom.army.mil/apptracmain or call the Arts and Crafts Shop at 938-4812.

ACS Yarn ClubACS is hosting an “ACS Yarn Club.” The group will meet 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every Wednesday

at ACS, Bldg. 622 for fellowship, knitting and crocheting. To join the group, call Monica Orecchio at 938-3487 or email

monica.orecchio@usma.edu.

Basic Auto Maintenance ClassLearn how to check and fi ll oil, coolant, power steering fl uid

and transmission fl uid with the West Point Auto Shop. Each class includes a half-hour safety orientation for use of

the Auto Shop. Registration is required. For details, call 938-2074.

fall can join the CYSS Middle School Teen Center for a boat ride to meet fellow classmates.

The boat leaves West Point’s South Dock at 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a cruise on the Hudson from 2-4 p.m. Aug. 28.

Admission is one two-liter bottle of soda or a bag of chips and your signed permission slip available at the Youth Center.

For details, call 938-2092/0829.

Part-day Preschool ProgramEnrollment is available in the Child, Youth and School

Services Part-day Preschool Program for children ages 3 years and older.

Programs will be offered 9 a.m.-noon Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday and Thursday or Monday-Friday.

For details, contact Parent Central to enroll in this program at 983-0939/4458.

Fees are based on total family income.

Pre-K Strong Beginnings ProgramEnrollment is available in the Child, Youth and School

Services Pre-K Strong Beginnings Program for children attending Kindergarten in the fall of 2013.

The program will be offered 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. For details or enrollment, contact Parent Central at 938-

0939/4458. Fees are based on total family income.

8 9JUNE 20, 2013JUNE 20, 2013 FEATURE OF THE WEEK—CADET LEADER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

Story and photos by Mike StrasserAssistant Editor

Cadets from the Class of 2014 and Class of 2015 returned from Camp Buckner June 15 after 19 days of being fi eld tested to the extreme during Cadet Leader Development Training. A fresh set of ACUs allowed them to escape the reek that covered them so often, like the swarms of noisy cicadas that constantly attached themselves to their uniforms and skin.

CLDT is platoon-level training where leadership positions are regularly and, at times, unpredictably rotated among the cadets. According to the Department of Military Instruction, this is the capstone leader development event of the 47-month cadet experience. It primarily seeks to test cadets’ leadership abilities under stress and how they can employ tactical problem-solving skills in an ever-changing battlefi eld environment.

“They’re put into all kinds of situations where there’s a good amount of stress and they’re physically and mentally exhausted,” Class of 2014 Cadet David Caskey, the CLDT cadet commander, said. “And really that’s when we see what kind of character they have when they reach those limits. How do they lead then?”

Cadets comprised six companies with four platoons each. Adding the opposition force, or OPFOR, that served as the enemy forces, there were roughly 1,200 cadets participating in this summer’s training.

“It was actually the biggest CLDT there has been because in years past it was only three platoons per company,” Caskey said. “What we’re seeing now, in my opinion, is really the best training exercise you’ll have as a cadet.”

Throughout the training, platoons engaged in offensive, defensive and move-to-contact missions that required them to plan, rehearse and execute platoon attacks and blocking positions, search and capture of high-value targets and patrols. It’s a continual training exercise too with eight consecutive days and nights of operations, followed by one day of resupply—rest and refi t—and then another four days in the fi eld.

“It’s a lot of time out in the fi eld and the OPFOR does a good job making sure they’re not just sitting down on security,” Caskey said. “There will be probing attacks occurring throughout the night to keep things interesting.”

Prior to that, CLDT trainers assigned to the platoons and companies provided a couple days of refresher training on patrolling and battle drills.

With the emphasis on the platoon, the platoon leader and platoon sergeant are the top-tier leadership positions for CLDT. Company commanders and fi rst sergeants still play critical roles, but those cadets already completed the training last summer.

“For many this is going to be their first shot at this kind of leadership,” Caskey said. “It’s basically like, ‘Hey, PL, you’re in charge, this is your mission, prep it and we’re looking to you for leadership.’ You really need the cooperation of your classmates and that’s what makes it interesting. It’s pure leadership but you also need to follow when someone else is in that platoon leader position. Sometimes it’s diffi cult to follow when you get confl icting instructions with what you may think should be done. You have to follow through on those instructions and allow that person to lead.”

In the fi ctional country of Stilwell, chaos and confusion abounds. There is the host nation police force, village elders and the Diablo insurgency to deal with and sometimes it is diffi cult to distinguish friend from foe. “We Came To Fight”

Caskey had completed Cadet Troop Leader Training with an

Conquering CLDTConquering CLDTInfantry company in Fort Drum, N.Y., where he learned a motto from the company commander. It stuck with him and Caskey decided to use it to sort of defi ne 2013 CLDT.

“A motto has a way of making a connection,” Caskey said of the motto ‘We Came To Fight.’ “I love it because I think it’s the right mindset and it speaks to way we take this training seriously.”

The CLDT task force took on the name Task Force Rylander, in honor of the Class of 2011 graduate and Engineer second lieutenant who died in May 2012 while serving in Afghanistan.

“Second Lt. David Rylander was the fi rst from his class to deploy and be killed in action. It’s a reminder that we’re going to be throwing our hats in the air and graduating soon,” Caskey said. “That is not the right time to decide it’s time to be that second lieutenant. It has to be every action, every day, that we are developing ourselves to be the kind of offi cer we hope to be.”

Failure is guaranteedThe trainers and observers at each lane aren’t just standing around

watching the action unfold. They provide the countless plot twists to the scenarios to see just how quick the cadets can react.

If the patrol is moving fl awlessly—bam—the platoon leader is taken out by a sniper. A platoon seems to have the village secured and its populace compliant—boom—grenade attack puts the quick reaction force out of commission.

Everyone experiences failure here. It’s just the nature of this training. Class of 2014 Cadet Jonathan Lee was the Company C fi rst sergeant and just prior to the fi nal mission—only one of two company-wide scenarios at CLDT—when the commander was shot.

Originally tasked with operating the command and control point, Lee was now in charge of the 168 cadets in a volatile village scenario where a police chief beat a pickpocket to death, 80 insurgents were creeping into the country and a shadow governor of ill-repute somehow made his way into the village undetected.

“That was honestly tough, and I’m not sure how successful I was,” Lee said.

Among his personal lessons learned, Lee said the training reinforced the importance of always having a contingency plan. With all that could go wrong in a CLDT mission, Lee said the platoons were still able to perform well.

“I think the violence of action (tactical principle) was really good by my guys. We had bad comms and a lot of downed radios so communications were poor,” Lee said. “But they still got the job done to some degree.”

Every cadet, he said, possesses some internal motivation to get himself or herself through a diffi cult situation. When it got tough at CLDT, Lee remembered his goal.

“For me it’s graduating and getting that commission and then, obviously, to serve and become the best offi cer I can be for my Soldiers,” Lee said.

Col. Glenn Goldman, DMI director, addressed the platoons of Charlie Company when it was all over and told them what they experienced had nothing to do with executing a perfect ambush. It was about demonstrating leadership. Everything they had learned in the classroom and through previous military training led to CLDT.

“This is the fi rst time you’ve really had time to put all the academic, physical and military and moral-ethical skills to work,” Goldman said. “How was it when you had to move people around at four in the morning when they’re wet? That’s called leadership. How you do that is going to make you a successful or unsuccessful platoon leader.”

When he asked some squad leaders what they learned, the responses

included lessons about caring for troops and doing the right things for them, keeping Soldiers informed through proper communication and, ultimately, basic solidering skills.

“There are a lot of great leaders out here with a lot of great potential,” Goldman said. “But you have to understand and embrace this profession. This is complex what we do, and you owe it to your Soldiers to be the best possible leader.”

In a departure from years past, CLDT is currently being tested as mandatory training starting with the Class of 2015 and making this a graduation requirement.

Previously recorded on a “GO/NO GO” basis, CLDT will be graded with different criteria than Cadet Basic Training or Cadet Field Training. Also, peer evaluations will allow cadets to see how classmates perceived their strengths and weaknesses during training.

Best of the bestAlso new to CLDT this year is the Commandant’s Platoon

Award. Caskey said the concept was based on the Sandhurst Military Academy’s model of “The Sovereign Platoon.” CLDT often recognizes the best cadet performances and best company commanders but given this is a platoon-driven environment, a new CLDT award was developed to recognize that unit.

“All the cadets were aware of this new award and we’ve been updating them throughout CLDT on which platoon is in the lead,” Caskey said. “They’ve been very competitive and it’s a good motivator.”

The grading was primarily in the hands of the primary observers, with guidance from platoon and company trainers. Once the top three platoons were determined, the command team would observe their performance in the fi eld to make the fi nal decision. The winner of the fi rst Commandant’s Platoon Award was 2nd Platoon, Company C.

OPFOR never diesThey don’t lose either. It helps to have a group of Special

Forces noncommissioned offi cers, present to train the cadets and support them with the insurgency. Despite their small numbers—about 150—the Diablo OPFOR gets to constantly attack the CLDT platoons, regenerating themselves to create insurmountable situations. It’s a fun detail, but it would be wrong to think that’s all it is.

“The OPFOR leadership is from the upperclass, but the primary assignments are given to the rising yearlings. Really it is an awesome opportunity for them before going to Cadet Field Training to work with 5th Group out of Fort Campbell (Ky.),” Caskey said. “They’re learning all this insight into patrolling, troop leading procedures—all the things they’ll need during CFT—so they’re getting a preview as OPFOR.”

Class of 2014 Cadet T. S. Allen clearly enjoyed being

an OPFOR platoon leader, working out of a guerilla base in the woods for nearly the entire iteration. Along with the SF contingent, the cadet insurgents were supported by infantrymen from the 10th Mountain Division.

“We do a lot of ‘unfair’ things to the platoons so it’s been fun,” Allen said.

He recalled one night raid that nearly took out an entire platoon.

“I was with two of the 10th Mountain guys who are basically ninjas in the woods,” Allen said. “They know how to move real quietly and they’ve been teaching us that. So we went inside the wire without anyone noticing and went from hooch to hooch. I think we got about 30 of them. It was a morale boost for us.”

Allen said the trainers insisted the cadets not only take the missions seriously but perform with the precision they were taught.

“The infantry out here has so much field and combat experience so it’s been really valuable having them remind us of some of the fi eld craft we might not have gotten or forgotten from CFT. They’ve been a huge asset to our operations,” Allen said.

In fact, Allen said the train-up for OPFOR was more extensive for them than the CLDT platoons. On each mission, an SF trainer is attached with the cadets to give them additional instruction.

“Personally, I think we’ve gotten the better training,” he said. “We really lucked out. The amount that I learned was incredible, and the rising yearlings who haven’t been to Buckner yet will be ahead of their peers because they’ll know how to live out in the fi eld and move and communicate in the dark.”

Among the cadet role-players occupying the villages were 14 members of the Special Forces Association Chapter 19 in New Jersey, returning for a second summer as volunteers. Ed Muller, Al Smith and Larry Taylor enjoyed donning the Middle Eastern garbs and causing commotion among the cadets.

“I’m sure they’re learning a lot,” Smith said. “They defi nitely catch on fast and they have a good attitude. A lot of them have been getting soaked these past few days but that doesn’t seem to phase them.”

Although they don’t participate in the after action reviews following each mission, the former Special Forces Soldiers said they watch how the platoons are able to talk through the scenario, recreating a play-by-play to account for mistakes. Then, guided by the platoon trainers, the cadets learn what actions they could have taken instead.

Smith said that a lot is thrown at the cadets making it diffi cult to know precisely what right looks like in the moment. He was impressed with the discussions afterward and was reminded of an old saying, “Show me a man who never made a mistake and I’ll show you a man with no experience.”

Cadet Leader Development Training for cadets in the Class of 2014 and Class of 2015 is designed to develop and test their abilities to make decisions under stress and solve tactical problems as complications are compounded throughout the scenarios they encounter. It’s mostly platoon-level training and is considered the capstone leader development event of the 47-month cadet experience.

As the cadets go through their training, one major change to CLDT this summer is a new grading system. Previously, the training was on a GO/NO GO basis, unlike Cadet Basic Training or Cadet Field Training, where cadets are graded based on performance. For CLDT, guidance from platoon and company trainers on performance is accepted, though fi nal grading authority is left to primary observers.

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• Ice Cream Social—Enjoy delicious ice cream while meeting new friends from 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday at 126 Biddle Loop.

Pile on syrup, sprinkles, candy, fruit mix-ins and the works to create your own delicious ice cream sundaes.

Contact Jodi Gellman at jgellman@bbcgrp.com so that BBC doesn’t run out of supplies.

• Summer Tie Dye Party—BBC is hosting a Summer Tie Dye Party for 6-12 graders at the Youth Center from 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday.

Bring a T-shirt to make your own tie dye design. To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp.com by Thursday.

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USMA Command Channel

Army Newswatch Thursday, Friday and Monday

through June 278:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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The 9U West Point Junior Black Knights baseball team completed its spring season with a 5-3 record. The team earned the fourth seed in the playoffs and lost a heartbreaker to fi rst seed Woodcliff Lake Lakers from New Jersey by a 7-5 score. The team resumes play in its summer league the week of June 17. Pictured in the photo from left to right (fi rst row, kneeling) are Davis Yoshitani, Derek Spaulding-Lynch, Ryan White, Zachary Hurst and Ted Gayton. (Second row) Coach Frank White, Lukas Feldman, Chris Gayton, Bryce Prairie, Kyle West, Keegan Trubenbach and coach Mark West. Not pictured are players Colby Finck, John Germain and Chris Miller and coaches Steve Gayton, Brendan Hickey and Chris Sanders. CoUrteSy Photo

Friday—Tyler Perry’s Temptation, PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—Star Trek: Into Darkness, PG-13, 7:30 p.m.

Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752.

MOVIES at MAHANJBK Baseball goes 5-3 in spring

Lightning safety: The Shocking TruthBy Dr. Christopher G. HennenDPTMS Emergency Management Specialist

Summer is the season for one of the nation’s deadliest weather phenomena—lightning. But don’t be fooled, lightning strikes year round and sometimes with deadly consequences.

Lightning ranks second only to fl ooding as the primary storm killer in the U.S., killing more

than hurricanes or tornadoes on average. There are an estimated 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning fl ashes in the U.S. each year.

But the real story of lightning isn’t its frequency or the deaths, it’s the injuries. Only about 10 percent of those struck are killed, but of the survivors, most suffer lifelong disabilities.

June 23-29 is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) urges

you to take the threat from lightning seriously, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”

If caught outdoors during a thunderstorm, remember the “30/30 rule.” If the time between seeing lightning and hearing thunder is less than 30 seconds, lightning is a potential threat. Seek shelter immediately. Also, don’t be fooled by clear skies after a storm; half of all lightning deaths occur within 30 minutes after a storm passes.

You have the ability to signifi cantly reduce your risk of death or injury from lightning.

Lightning safety is inexpensive and easy. Encourage your loved ones to educate themselves on the dangers and safety measures.

Being a victim of a lightning strike is a preventable tragedy.

Lightning safety toolkits are available through the National Weather Service and American Red Cross websites.

New Pharamacy hoursThe Keller Army Community Hospital Pharmacy now

has new hours of operations. The hours are: • Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; • Closed Thursday afternoons from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

for training;• Saturday: 8-10 a.m. (call ahead prescription and refill

pick-up) and 10 a.m.-noon for full pharmacy services.

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Tips to preventing tick bites, Lyme diseaseBy Britney WalkerKeller Army Community Hospital PAO

As the weather gets warmer, most of us can’t wait to get out of the house and spend time outdoors. Before you get started with those activities, we’d like you to consider a few important tips to avoid the dangers of tick-borne illnesses, like Lyme disease.

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of an infected deer tick. Deer ticks are endemic in this region and the rates of Lyme disease in New York are among the highest in the country.

Untreated, Lyme disease can cause a number of health problems but patients treated with antibiotics in the early stages of the infection usually recover rapidly and completely.

Deer ticks live in shady, moist areas at ground level and are most common in woods or overgrown places where the ground is covered with leaf litter, thick weeds or high grass.

They cling to tall grass, brush and shrubs, usually no more than 18-24 inches off the ground. Deer ticks cannot jump or fly, and do not drop from trees onto passing people.

Ticks get on humans only by direct contact. Once a tick gets on the skin, it generally climbs upward until it reaches a protected area.

Ticks will attach themselves nearly anywhere, including the scalp, thighs, groin, trunk, armpits, behind the ears and anywhere there are tight-fitting clothes such as brassiere lines and waistbands.

If a tick bite results in an infection of Lyme disease, a circular rash or solid red patch may appear at the site of the bite. This rash is commonly referred to as a “bull’s-eye” rash and is a common sign of a recent bite from ticks with the Lyme bacteria.

Around the time the rash appears, other symptoms, such as joint pain, chills, fever and fatigue can occur, but they may seem too mild to require medical attention.

As Lyme disease progresses, severe fatigue, a stiff neck, tingling or numbness in the arms and legs, or facial paralysis can occur.

The most severe symptoms of Lyme disease may not appear until weeks, months or years after the tick bite. These can include severe headaches, painful arthritis, swelling of the joints and heart and central nervous system problems.

Decisions as to the treatment for Lyme disease are based on clinical judgment and, if needed, blood testing. With this in mind,

Keller no longer sends ticks off for testing. If you find a tick attached to your skin, immediately remove

the tick with tweezers and watch carefully for signs and symptoms of Lyme disease. Since you cannot tell if a tick is infected or not by looking at it, the sooner you remove attached ticks, the safer you will be.

Studies have shown that prompt removal of ticks within the first 24-36 hours after attachment will often prevent transmission of the bacteria causing Lyme disease.

In addition, ticks that are just crawling on your skin or clothing cannot make you sick. If you think you have Lyme disease or have a tick that has been attached to you for an unknown period of time (especially if you believe it has been there longer than 36 hours), you should see your health care provider immediately.

Early diagnosis of Lyme disease can be made on the basis of symptoms and history. Early treatment almost always results in a full cure and it involves taking oral antibiotics for a short period of time.

Generally, your medical provider at Keller will treat tick bites as follows: If the tick was on your skin for 36 hours or less and is not engorged, there is a low suspicion for transmission of Lyme but follow-up if concerns or symptoms develop.

If the tick was on your skin for 36-72 hours and/or it is engorged; you will likely be prescribed a single dose of an antibiotic to prevent a possible infection. If the tick was on your skin for more than 72 hours and/or you have a rash or symptoms; then you will be prescribed an antibiotic to take for a full course of treatment (usually two weeks).

Insect repellents can be effective at reducing bites and can reduce the risk of Lyme disease and other tick-brone diseases. Repellents commonly available to consumers contain the active ingredients DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), picaridin or botanical oils.

Special caution should be used when applying these products to children. Specifically, children should not be allowed to apply repellents to themselves and application on the hands of children should be avoided.

Regardless of which repellent product you use, carefully read and follow all directions on the label before each use.

These additional tips are a helpful way in avoiding tick-borne illnesses:

• If you find a tick attached to you, remove it by using fine-

tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk as this can cause the mouth-parts to break off. If this happens, remove the mouth-parts with tweezers.

If you are unable to remove the mouth easily, leave it alone and let the skin heal. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with soap and water. Apply an antiseptic.

• While performing activities outside, wear enclosed shoes, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Tuck your shirt in and tuck your pants into your socks or boots. Also wear light-colored clothing with a tight weave to make spotting ticks easier.

• Avoid wooded and bushy areas with high grass and leaf litter, and walk in the center of trails.

• Consider using insect repellent, especially if spending prolonged periods outdoors. Use repellents meant for the skin, such as DEET, as well as permethrin for clothing and gear.

For details on insect repellents and preventing tick bites, visit http://npic.orst.edu/pest/tick/index.html.

• Bathe or shower as soon as possible after coming indoors (preferably within two hours) to wash off and more easily find ticks that are crawling on you.

• Check clothes, gear and any exposed skin frequently for ticks while outdoors and do a final, full-body tick check at the end of the day and remove any ticks promptly. Use a hand held mirror for hard to see areas on your body. Check your children, too.

• Tumble clothes in a dryer on high heat for an hour to kill remaining ticks.

• Check your pets as they can bring ticks in from outside. Designate a specific sleeping area for pets and check their bedding regularly for any ticks that may have fallen off. Keep your pets off the furniture.

• Remove high grass, weeds, leaf litter and undergrowth from around your home and keep your lawn well mowed.

• Keep your children’s play areas located away from woods or overgrown sites.

• Institute measures to keep wild animals at a distance from your home; place birdfeeders/birdbaths at the edge of your property, keep garbage cans tightly closed, reduce the plants in your yard that deer like to eat (e.g.—azaleas, rhododendrons, crabapple, etc.).

For details about Lyme disease prevention, contact the Department of Preventive Medicine and Wellness at 938-2676/5834.

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West Point Summer Softball League

StandingsSTANDINGS W - L1. ODIA 2 9 - 02. ODIA 1 5 - 13. MPs 3 - 1 4. MEDDAC 1 4 - 25. DMI 4 - 26. SE/CME 3 - 2 7. EECS/CLS/DPE 2 - 28. SOC/HIS 1 - 29. DPW 1 - 3 10. MATH 2 - 411. SCPME 2 - 412. WTU 2 - 4 13. BAND/NEC 1 - 414. BTD 2 - 6 15. MEDDAC 2 0 - 4Standings are through June 13.

Ten selected to Army Sports Hall of FameBy Ryan YanoshakArmy Athletic Communications

Five All-Americans, the first American to walk in space, a Heisman Trophy runner-up, an Army Athletic Association Award winner, two legendary coaches and an administrator who also contributed as a multi-sport athlete, are among the candidates recently announced into the Army Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2013 by Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Boo Corrigan.

The 10th induction class into the Army Sports Hall of Fame includes women’s basketball standout Julie DelGiorno; two-time football All-American selections Paul Bunker and Richard “Dick” Nowak; lacrosse coach Jack Emmer; cross country and track and field mentor Carleton Crowell; three-time soccer All-American Jose Gonzalez; football, baseball player and administrator Al Vanderbush; football, men’s basketball and lacrosse star Charles “Monk” Meyer; tight end Gary Steele; and Ed White, the space walker who first starred in track and field and soccer at the academy.

The Class of 2013 brings the total of

Army Sports Hall of Fame inductees to 99 and encompasses nine sports.

“Once again, the Hall of Fame committee has done a tremendous job,” Corrigan said. “This worthy class of leaders on the field and off the field ranges from 1903 to 2005 and includes 10 individuals who have selflessly served their country. We are excited to showcase these leaders of character in September and honor their hard work, dedication and excellence.”

The Army Sports Hall of Fame is a subset of the Kenna Hall of Army Sports, a comprehensive museum displaying Army’s rich and proud intercollegiate athletic program. It is located on the third floor of the Kimsey Athletic Center, Army’s football training facility.

The announcement of the Army Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2013 marks the end of a lengthy process that began in the spring. A 10-member selection committee, representing athletic administrators, academic administrators, former West Point athletes, graduates and representatives from the Association of Graduates began the process of developing a workable list

from the thousands of athletes, coaches and administrators that have represented the academy on the “fields of friendly strife.”

Only individuals that graduated from or coached at the academy and those five years removed from their playing and coaching days are eligible.

Once the selection committee finalized its recommended list, the names were forwarded to West Point’s Athletic Committee for review and ratification before being passed on to Superintendent Lt. Gen. David H. Huntoon Jr. for final approval.

The honorees will be officially inducted into the Army Sports Hall of Fame Sept. 13. A special plaque unveiling ceremony will be held in the Kenna Hall of Army Sports inside Kimsey Athletic Center, with the formal black-tie Hall of Fame Induction Banquet set for Eisenhower Hall later that evening.

The group will also be recognized during Army’s football game against Stanford the next day at Michie Stadium with a special photograph and autograph session planned on Black Knights Alley prior to the contest.

To purchase tickets for the formal dinner,

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A 1903 graduate, Bunker will be honored posthumously after being killed in action in 1943 as a prisoner of war.

Bunker is the first football player to earn successive All-America honors at different positions when he collected national first-team accolades as a tackle one season and halfback the next.

A 1969 inductee into the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame, Bunker was part of three victories over service academy rival Navy, including a 22-8 triumph to end his career at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.

Bunker scored two touchdowns and posted a host of tackles in the win.

Crowell was the head coach of both the track and field (1954-75) and cross country teams (1954-74) for more than 20 years.

As the country county coach, he registered a mark of 125-55 while his outdoor track and field teams finished 87-57 during his tenure and his indoor squads 139-50-1. His combined record for all sports was a lofty 351-162-1, a winning percentage of 68.4.

Crowell collected an impressive 34 victories opposite Navy in Star meetings.

Under Crowell’s mentorship, Army established every indoor and outdoor track and field record, except one and captured 12 Heptagonal titles, five in indoor track and field, four in cross country and three in outdoor track and field.

DelGiorno, a 1986 graduate, was a four-year letterwinner on the women’s basketball team and earned the prestigious Army Athletic Association Award. A second-team All-America selection in 1986, she was an honorable mention choice the previous season.

At the time of her graduation, DelGiorno was second all-time in scoring with 1,270 points and 827 rebounds. She posted a career scoring average of 11.8 points per game and helped the Black Knights to the 1983-84 Division II NCAA Tournament.

A veteran of the Gulf War who earned the Bronze Star Medal, DelGiorno was also an Assistant Athletic Director at West Point from 1993-95. She moved to East Stroudsburg University and worked as an Academic Coordinator for athletics, Assistant to the President and as interim Vice President of Student Affairs.

After overseeing the athletics program at Moravian College as part of her Chief of Staff duties for seven years, DelGiorno was recently appointed as the first Athletics Integrity Officer at Penn State.

The position was created as part of the sanctions NCAA president Mark Emmert handed Penn State last year and DelGiorno is charged with the continued fulfillment of the university’s athletic Integrity Agreement.

Emmer guided the Army lacrosse program for 22 seasons and retired as the winningest coach in NCAA lacrosse history with 325 victories.

The head coach at Army from 1984-2005, Emmer compiled a 186-131 mark during his tenure with the Black Knights. His players won 35 All-America citations and he mentored four of the top five goal scorers in program history.

Emmer led Army to nine Patriot League Championships and eight NCAA appearances, twice advancing to the second round.

A two-time Patriot League Coach of the Year selection, Emmer registered eight unbeaten Patriot League seasons and posted six wins against Navy.

Emmer was chosen to coach in the USILA North/South Senior All-Star Game in 1992 and was inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2005.

Gonzalez is a member of the Class of 1965 and was a three-time All-America selection as a member of the men’s soccer team.

One of three Army soccer players to be named an All-American, he was a second-team choice in 1962 and 1963 and an honorable mention selection in 1964. He recorded five goals and seven assists during his junior season.

During his three years with the Black Knights, Gonzalez

helped Army to a pair of NCAA Final Four appearances and a 28-7-2 mark.

The legendary Meyer earned a pair of varsity letters in football, three in basketball and one in lacrosse before his graduation in 1937. He finished second in the initial Heisman Trophy voting to Jay Berwanger of Chicago and retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of Brigadier General.

He received Silver Anniversary Award from Sports Illustrated in 1961 and collected the Gold Medal Award from the National Football Foundation 1987.

As a quarterback, Meyer helped Army to a 28-6 victory over Navy in 1935 at Philadelphia’s Franklin Field and played in the 1937 College All-Star Game.

Among Meyer’s single-game highlights was a 172-yard passing performance during a 27-16 victory opposite Columbia and quarterback Sid Luckman in 1936.

Meyer helped Army to six wins in each of his two seasons.On the hardwood, Meyer earned three varsity letters. He

served as team captain in 1937 and was part of squads that finished a combined 24-18, including a pair of wins opposite service academy rival Navy.

Meyer was also a member of the lacrosse team and earned a varsity letter in 1937. The Black Knights finished 9-1 that season and ended the year with a 6-5 victory at Navy. Wins against Hobart, Yale, Syracuse, Penn State and Johns Hopkins were also part of the campaign.

A 1964 West Point graduate, Nowak earned three varsity letters in football and served as team captain of the 1963 squad. An offensive guard and nose tackle, Nowak was a second-team All-America choice by both United Press International and the American Football Coaches Association in 1963. He was also a three-time Associated Press All-America selection.

An Associated Press/United Press International All-East Selection in 1962 and 1963, Nowak was selected to play in the 1964 Hula Bowl.

A two-time Hammond Award winner as Army’s top lineman, Nowak was a part of 19 victories during his three seasons.

Nowak served in Vietnam as a forward observer and battery executive office and later as a trustee and director of the West Point Association of Graduates.

From West Point’s Class of 1970, Steele is being inducted after a stellar football and track and field career.

On the gridiron, Steele earned three varsity letters and was Army’s first African American football letterwinner. A second team Newspaper Enterprise Association All-American as a tight end, Steele was a 17th round draft choice of the Detroit Lions.

Steele hauled in 25 passes for 346 yards and two scores during his first season at Army and then registered 14 receptions for 269 yards and a pair of touchdowns the next. His best season statistically was 1968 when he posted 27 catches for 496 yards and three touchdowns. During that season, he had eight receptions for 156 yards against Penn State, shattering the single-game record held by Hall of Famer Bill Carpenter.

For his career, Steele caught 66 passes for 1,111 yards and seven touchdowns and beat Navy twice.

Steele also earned four varsity letters in track and field, two for indoor and two for outdoor. He graduated with the academy record in the high jump with a leap of 6-feet, 9-inches opposite Navy.

Vanderbush earned three varsity letters in football prior to his graduation in 1961 and later served as Army’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

A linebacker and guard, Vanderbush was a starter on the 1958 undefeated team which won the Lambert Trophy for football supremacy in the East.

A co-captain of the 1960 squad, Vanderbush was a second team All-America choice that season and also was named to the All-East squad. He was invited to participate in the North-South Shrine Game and Coaches All-America Game.

Vanderbush also spent three years on the baseball team and

earned one varsity letter.After tours in Korea, Vietnam and Hawaii and military

assignments as Chief to the Training Division and Secretary of the General Staff in the West Command, Vanderbush returned to West Point in 1984.

Vanderbush served as Deputy of Intercollegiate Athletics for six seasons before ascending to Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in 1990, a position he held until 1999.

During his tenure as Athletic Director, Vanderbush helped Army capture the President’s Cup, which is awarded annually to the Patriot League’s composite all-sports champion, three times and played a large role in Army moving from Independent status to Conference USA in football.

Vanderbush earned several military awards, including the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Parachutist Badge and Rangers Tab.

Vanderbush served on active duty for 28 years, including tours with the 101st Airborne Division, 1st Cavalry Division in Korea, as an advisor in Vietnam and as a Battalion Commander in the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii.

White is a member of West Point’s class of 1952 and is being honored for his success in track and field and soccer.

The pilot of the Gemini 4 mission, White is the first American to walk in space, doing so on June 3, 1965.

White collected three varsity letters in track and field and graduated as the school record-holder in the 400-meter hurdles. He competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 400 meters and just missed qualifying, finishing fourth in his heat when three runners advanced.

A three-year member of the soccer team, White helped Army to a 9-0-1 mark and an Eastern Intercollegiate Championship in 1951.

White was selected to the NASA Astronaut Program in 1962, part of a group known as the New Nine. He was killed in 1967 when a flash fire occurred in the command module during a launch pad test of the Apollo/Saturn space vehicle.

White was posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. He was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame and the National Aviation Hall of Fame.

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From 1984-2005, Lacrosse coach Jack Emmer led Army to a 186-131 record while earning the most coaching wins in NCAA lacrosse history (325). (Pv File Photo)